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Comments from Japan economy minister Amari:
– MOF survey shows companies starting to implement planned capex spending
– Worried that expanding sales tax breaks beyond fresh food could contradict fiscal discipline
Headlines via Reuters 

Caixin/Markit Manufacturing PMI for November, 48.6
– expected is 48.3, prior was 48.3
Key points via Markit:
– Output stabilises following six-month sequence of decline

Softish ISM data and super strong auto sales Tuesday could paint a mixed picture of U.S. manufacturing, which continues to suffer.

The Financial Times and its new owner, Japan’s Nikkei, is analyzing readership data to develop new tools for readers.

Japan Flash Nikkei Manufacturing PMI for November. Final in at 52.6
– flash was 52.8, for its highest in 20 months
– prior was 52.4

This PMI from Japan has been getting better for months now .. promising sings from it continuing

The stops in the NZD/USD above 0.6600 are finally hit
AUD dragged up with it, taking out a few above 0.7250, but it’s the kiwi that’s playing the starring role. Both had good overnight sessions despite continuing plunging metal prices (for the AUD)

Here’s an interesting graph in The Economist, showing the extent of negative interest rates, by country and by maturity:

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